[Job-Discussions] Anyone in writing careers?

Mon May 24 22:08:08 UTC 2021

HI Ericka,

I heard the same thing growing up, but I still found something I love and that pays. I love working with Peaces, but since we’re so new, money is a big issue, we won’t be able to pay employees for quite a bit yet. The job would be a bit of PR yes, we have a PR person already so you’d just be a back up. Primarily we’re looking for letter and grant writing.

Thanks,

Sarah

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Hi Sarah! We got a bully when I was in college grant writing and proposal writing was not a part of my curriculums. Now for social workers they can’t graduate without this. I’m no I’m going to have to do something to gain new skills but I don’t really  consider the business end of things. Funny you should mention that. Years and years ago when us girls were growing up and planning her higher education my dad told us all that graduate and something you love and some thing business related. That way you’ve got something to fall back on. Well the only one that listen to my dad is the one that doesn’t struggle to pay bills! So you just prove my dad‘s point Sarah. What does my sister who is that struggling for about a paycheck do? She’s been running or working and theater ever since. She was the executive director of a performing arts Center among other things. Figures it will be the baby of the family! 

This is all related to public relations or HR correct? Thought about HR.

Ericka Nelson

On May 19, 2021, at 3:16 PM, Rayn Darren via Job-Discussions <job-discussions at nfbnet.org <mailto:job-discussions at nfbnet.org> > wrote:

Hi Ericka,

Have you given any thought to business writing? In case I have the generalization wrong, I’m referring to the writing of grant proposals and letters of intent or things like press releases and reports?

Thanks,

Sarah 

On May 19, 2021, at 12:38 PM, Ericka via Job-Discussions <job-discussions at nfbnet.org <mailto:job-discussions at nfbnet.org> > wrote:

I put this out on stylist already, but I am burnt out of the helping profession. I am considering doing content writing but looking for other writing related jobs in general. Just brainstorming, not committing to anything. If there are other riders on here I would love to hear from you. Not just people who’ve written children’s books or novels that got published but any kind. I have any advice for someone who is 50 almost in breaking into a new career I’ll take it! Appreciate by the way the advice!

Adios from Wisconsin

Ericka Nelson

On May 19, 2021, at 11:21 AM, Justin Williams via Job-Discussions <job-discussions at nfbnet.org <mailto:job-discussions at nfbnet.org> > wrote:

Under the americans with disabilities act, your friend with low vision, or
anyone else with a disability is not obligated to inform the employer of
this at all unless they want or need accommodations. In order to get
accommodations, they must disclose if they want the employer to allow and or
extend any accommodations.  If at anytime during the application process
accommodations are needed, then the applicant myst disclose.  So, your
friend is not obligated to disclose unless she needs accommodations.  
Thanks,

Justin

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Subject: [Job-Discussions] Disclosing about your visual impairment

Dear All,

I have come across questions about when to disclose their visual impairment
when applying for jobs.

A lot of them (including myself) will not disclose their visual impairment
in the resume, and also in the initial chat with employers until the
face-to-face interview taking place, as there will be chances that your
application will be totally ignored.

One of my low-visioned friend only told the employer about her visual
impairment after she got an offer from the employer. She told the employer
as accommodations are needed. But the employer felt that this was an
integrity issue, that they thought that my friend should have informed them
about the visual impairment prior to the offer is given.
And my friend felt that since just slight accommodations is needed (e.g.
having a bigger monitor), she doesn't think she should let the employer
know, as from her past experience, employers will not consider her
application when she mentions to them her visual impairment during the
hiring process.

Could I seek your view on that, i.e. when is the best time to tell employers
about the applicant's visual impairment? And, if no accommodation is needed
(e.g. for a low-visioned person), do you think he/she needs not tell the
employer about his/her visual impairment?

Many thanks in advance!

Cheers,
Jess

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